100 Outdoor Activities That Will Keep Your Family Busy and Active

As summer approaches, many families are looking for ways to stay active and entertained outdoors. Luckily, there are countless outdoor activities that can keep your family busy all season long. Whether you prefer adventurous activities or more leisurely pursuits, there is something for everyone. Here are 100 outdoor activities that will keep your family busy and active.

1. Go for a hike on a local trail.
2. Set up a backyard obstacle course.
3. Play a game of frisbee.
4. Go camping in a nearby state park.
5. Take a bike ride on a scenic route.
6. Have a picnic in the park.
7. Go birdwatching in a wildlife refuge.
8. Play a game of soccer at a local field.
9. Visit a botanical garden.
10. Go kayaking on a nearby river.
11. Set up a scavenger hunt in your neighborhood.
12. Take a day trip to the beach.
13. Host a backyard BBQ with friends and family.
14. Play a game of basketball at a nearby court.
15. Go fishing in a nearby pond or lake.
16. Plant a garden in your backyard.
17. Take a nature walk in a local park.
18. Go on a geocaching adventure.
19. Have a bonfire in your backyard.
20. Set up a backyard movie night.
21. Go on a horseback riding adventure.
22. Have a game of catch with a baseball.
23. Go stargazing at night.
24. Visit a local farm and go apple picking.
25. Play a game of tennis at a local court.
26. Go paddleboarding on a nearby lake.
27. Set up a DIY slip and slide in your backyard.
28. Try your hand at archery at a local range.
29. Go rock climbing at an indoor gym.
30. Visit a nearby zoo or animal sanctuary.
31. Go on a photography scavenger hunt in your town.
32. Have a water balloon fight in your backyard.
33. Set up a DIY mini-golf course in your backyard.
34. Take a yoga class outdoors.
35. Go on a family bike ride through a nearby park.
36. Have a fun family game night in your backyard.
37. Go roller skating at a local rink.
38. Go on a hike at a local waterfall.
39. Visit a nearby museum or science center.
40. Set up a backyard obstacle course for your pets.
41. Try your hand at stand-up paddleboarding on a nearby river.
42. Have a game of badminton in your backyard.
43. Go on a family treasure hunt in your town.
44. Visit a nearby aquarium.
45. Go on a family camping trip in the woods.
46. Take a canoe trip on a nearby river.
47. Host a family Olympics at home.
48. Visit a nearby amusement park.
49. Have fun with a game of bean bag toss.
50. Go on a family bike ride along a local canal.
51. Set up a DIY backyard mini-pool.
52. Have a family art day outdoors.
53. Go on a family hike at a nearby nature preserve.
54. Visit a nearby carnival or fair.
55. Go on a family bike ride through a nearby city.
56. Set up a DIY backyard zip-line for kids.
57. Have fun with a family game of charades.
58. Go on a family bike ride through the countryside.
59. Visit a nearby butterfly garden.
60. Have a family beach day at the lake.
61. Go on a family rafting adventure.
62. Set up a DIY backyard slip-n-slide.
63. Have fun with a family game of frisbee-golf.
64. Go on a family fishing trip on a nearby river.
65. Visit a nearby historic site.
66. Have a family water balloon battle.
67. Go on a family kayaking adventure.
68. Set up a DIY backyard carnival for kids.
69. Have a family watermelon eating contest.
70. Go on a family tubing adventure at a nearby lake.
71. Visit a nearby winery or vineyard.
72. Set up a DIY backyard mini-golf course for kids.
73. Have fun with a family game of croquet.
74. Go on a family mini-golf outing.
75. Visit a nearby wildlife conservation area.
76. Have a family day at the local fairgrounds.
77. Go on a family tree-climbing adventure.
78. Set up a DIY backyard water park.
79. Have a family game night outdoors.
80. Go on a family archery adventure.
81. Visit a nearby historic lighthouse.
82. Have a family s’mores night around the fire pit.
83. Go on a family horseback riding adventure.
84. Set up a DIY backyard mini-circus for kids.
85. Have fun with a family game of bocce ball.
86. Go on a family camping trip near a lake.
87. Visit a nearby farm and have a petting zoo day.
88. Have a family kite-flying day in the park.
89. Go on a family geocaching adventure.
90. Set up a DIY backyard mini-fair for kids.
91. Have a family day trip to a nearby city.
92. Go on a family disc golf outing.
93. Visit a nearby waterfall and hike.
94. Have a family bike ride on a nearby bike path.
95. Go on a family orienteering adventure.
96. Set up a DIY backyard mini-arcade for kids.
97. Have fun with a family game of horseshoes.
98. Go on a family trip to a nearby state park.
99. Visit a nearby botanical garden and go on a nature hunt.
100. Have a family day at the local water park.

With all of these fun outdoor activities to choose from, your family is sure to stay busy and active all summer long. Try a few, or try them all, and create memories that will last a lifetime.